Cleaning Validation Analyst

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska’s Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow. Benefits Include: $500 Sign on Bonus 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays. 401(k) match with company profit sharing. Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program. Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1. Position Summary The Cleaning Validation Analyst plays a critical hands-on role in ensuring product safety and quality at the Lincoln manufacturing site, supporting cleaning validation programs across both pharmaceutical and biological operations. You will work directly with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation—including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), UV/Vis, and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzers—to conduct sophisticated testing that safeguards patient health. This dynamic position combines fieldwork and laboratory expertise as you collect samples directly from manufacturing equipment and perform advanced analytical chemistry testing. Beyond the technical work, you will leverage your scientific writing skills by authoring task reports and protocols, while contributing to essential documentation activities including database management, SOP updates, and investigation reports. Hours: 1st Shift. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 2 or 4-year degree/certificate in a science-based field with analytical laboratory experience.
Physical ability to collect samples from manufacturing equipment.
Ability to perform analytical chemistry assays following Standard Test Procedures
Familiarity of cGMPs and cGLPs
Verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English)
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Collaborative team player

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field with knowledge or direct experience using HPLC, AA, TOC, and UV/Vis instrumentation.
Prior analytical laboratory experience with proficiency using HPLC, AA, TOC, and UV/Vis instrumentation.
Experience with Waters Empower Chromatography Data System
Functional knowledge of FDA/EU guidelines as they relate to cleaning validation.
Technical writing skills
Ability to establish appropriate timelines to meet key milestones with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Obtain samples from manufacturing equipment as outlined in Cleaning Validation protocols.
Preparation and analysis of samples using HPLC, AA, UV/Vis, and TOC according to Standard Test Procedures
Documentation of laboratory results and data review utilizing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Maintain cGMP compliance with department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Zoetis Quality Standards, and 21CFR, EU and other regulatory guidelines.
Assist with the development of cleaning validation protocols and write validation task reports.
Assist with scheduling and other administration duties such as database maintenance, SOP updates, and investigation reports.
Assist with analytical method validation.